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How far is Richmond, VA, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3751 miles / 6036 kilometers / 3259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Richmond (RIC) is 5027 miles / 8090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 46 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3750.651 miles
  • 6036.088 kilometers
  • 3259.227 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3741.801 miles
  • 6021.845 kilometers
  • 3251.536 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kotzebue to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Richmond generates about 425 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 425 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kotzebue to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
City: Kotzebue, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OTZ
ICAO Code: PAOT
Coordinates: 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W